Psychiatry - Forensic Physician

Psychiatry - Forensic Physician at GQR Recruiting Resources summary :

A Psychiatry - Forensic Physician specializes in the care of severely mentally ill patients within a secure environment, often involving civil commitment and procedures for forced medication. The role requires strong knowledge of patient restraint techniques and the ability to work independently in a potentially hostile setting, primarily dealing with male convicts. Safety protocols and collaboration with security personnel are crucial as the physician navigates this challenging workplace.

Absolutely need to know Civil Commitment Process, knowing how to give forced medication, understanding / knowing how to properly force restrain patients, and general emphasis on knowing your surroundings / not being afraid. This is a very hostile type of environment, providers are dealing with murderers, convicts, who are severely mentally ill.

18+ males to start

APN on some units but majority of time, they will be alone on units. So make sure they can work independently without help on units. There will be security on units. HST staff 5-6 on unit. Medical service officer can be called in for some consults if they feel uncomfortable with specific patients.

Keywords :

forensic psychiatry, mental health, civil commitment, patient restraint, forced medication, secure environment, criminal justice, independent work, medical consultation, hostile environment